Part-Time Advanced Practice Clinician - Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Part-Time Advanced Practice Plastic Surgery Specialist (Physician Assistant) to join our team in Poughkeepsie, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 Position Highlights:

• Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base  
• Focus on team-based care 
• Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems 
• Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider 

 Responsibilities: 

• Obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population 
• Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs 
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation 
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic 
• Writes progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required 

What makes an Optum Career different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license  
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients 
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here  

 Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
• Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
• Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
• Robust clinician learning and development programs 

The Optum Story in the Tri-State Region:

Optum Tri-State was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond – and features 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.  As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum Tri-State can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.  This dynamic position would afford you the opportunity to join a regional, inter-disciplinary care team of over 2,100 providers who serve nearly 2 million patients.  Our doctors and clinicians have access to the latest medical information and technology, which lets them spend more time with patients, provide better care and realize better outcomes. With Optum, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives.  Our physician-led organizations are some of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at http://www.workatoptum.com/provider  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 
• Active, unrestricted NY PA license or have application in process 
• Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration or able to obtain before starting employment
• Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification 
• Possess current advanced certifications as required by clinical practice area/client:(i.e. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Maintenance of current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for HealthCare Workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for HealthCare workers
  

 New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $ $114,784 to $160,000 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.